Veterans & Military - Page 2
A Gulf War Veteran’s Experience with Asbestos in the Navy
- by Daniel King
- Veterans & Military
- Aug 14, 2017
From World War II to the Vietnam War, U.S. Navy shipbuilders used asbestos-containing materials extensively. Every branch of the military demanded the use of the famously fireproof mineral, and the…
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Memorial Day: Remember Our Heroes and Fight for Them
- by Cara Tompot
- Veterans & Military
- May 24, 2017
This weekend, people around the U.S. will come together with family and friends to celebrate Memorial Day. While this day has a reputation for BBQs and family gatherings, it truly…
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Support the Health of Our Heroes on Veterans Day
- by Cara Tompot
- Veterans & Military
- Nov 10, 2016
Close to 19 million brave men and women across America put their country before themselves and served in numerous wars to ensure the freedom of other nations, as well as…
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Honoring Our Heroes on Veterans Day
- by Cara Tompot
- Veterans & Military
- Nov 11, 2015
Every November 11, America comes together to honor the brave men and women who fearlessly dedicated their lives to defending our great country. It is one day of the year…
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Experience Key with Asbestos-Related VA Disability Claim
- by Aaron Munz
- Veterans & Military
- Jan 19, 2015
Veterans diagnosed with asbestos-related diseases today – often decades after leaving the service – are entitled to receive the same disability compensation as those who were injured on active duty.
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Veterans: Watch Out for Early Symptoms of Mesothelioma
- by Tim Povtak
- Veterans & Military
- Jan 15, 2015
Vigilance is an important tool to have while serving in any branch of the U.S. armed forces. It can be equally important to the good, long-term health of any retired…
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Veterans with Mesothelioma Can Still Overcome Health Care Problems at the VA
- Guest Author
- Veterans & Military
- Jul 9, 2014
The VA health care system has big problems, that’s been well-documented recently, but a veteran diagnosed with mesothelioma still can get the help he needs if he knows where to…
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Growing Support for Legalizing Marijuana in US Could Help Cancer Research
- by Michelle Whitmer
- Veterans & Military
- Jan 21, 2014
A new poll shows that where disdain over marijuana in the U.S. once thrived, compassion now resides, and that’s good news for cancer patients. The CNN/ORC International phone survey conducted…
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Fighting for Victims Beyond Veterans Day
- by Tim Povtak
- Veterans & Military
- Nov 11, 2013
Renee Simpson always knew she would follow in her father’s footsteps, and join the U.S. Army one day – serving her country proudly and unselfishly, like others in her family…
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Washington Navy Yard Shooter Was Never ‘One of Us’
- by Karen Marshall
- Veterans & Military
- Sep 18, 2013
Aaron Alexis was never “one of us.” He truly never earned the right to wear the Navy uniform or call himself a member of the U.S. Navy. Let’s make that…
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